Hot Beef Kabobs

This recipe came straight from Guam.

20 oz flank steak, cut into 1/2 in cubes
1 lb mushrooms
2 onions, cut in 1/2 in cubes

Marinade
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c salad oil
1/2 t sesame oil
2 T toasted sesame seeds
2 T brown sugar
1 T minced cilantro
1 T minced garlic
1 T minced ginger
1/4 t white pepper
1 t red chili pepper flakes

Combine Marinade. Marinade steak for at least 45 min and then skewer ingredients. Grill each side for 2 1/2 min and serve with teriyake glaze.

Teriyaki Glaze
1 c soy sauce
1/2 c mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
1/2 c water
1/4 c brown sugar
1 1/2 t minced garlic
1 1/2 t minced ginger
1 T cornstarch
2 T water
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except cornstarch and water. Bring to boil.
Blend cornstarch and 2 T water to make a paste. Add to the sauce. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, soft
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice
4 lg eggs
2 cups flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 1/2 cups pureed pumpkin
1 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 c chopped pecans (opt)

Frosting:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, soft
1 t finely grated lemon zest
1/2 t pumpkin pie spice
8 oz cream cheese, soft
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 c pureed pumpkin
3 T minced crystallized ginger

Cake:
350 degree. Cream butter, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy. Add eggs, and beat after each one. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mix to the creamed butter alternating with the pumpkin and lemon juice. Stir in pecans. Spread in a prepared 9 x 13 pan. Bake 30-35 min or until done. Allow cake to cool before frosting.

Frosting:
Cream butter, pumpkin pie spice, and lemon zest. Blend in cream cheese and pumpkin. Add sugar and beat until smooth.

*Recipe uses 1 15oz can of pumpkin. Reserve 1/4 cup for the frosting.

WARNING

For those of you that get my posts directly to your e-mail.....you'll be getting lots and lots of recipes. I have a file overflowing with recipes. I need, no, I have to get organized. So, here they come to blogland. Just wanted to warn ya. :)

Apples

Fuji, red delicious, golden, Jonathan, jonagold, braeburn.....the list goes on and on. We all have our favorites. I love a good Fuji but we recently bought some jonagolds at the Applejack Festival that are absolutely delicious. I've noticed my apple taste buds have changed over the years. I can remember loving every bite of a granny smith and now my mouth puckers at the thought of that super sour fruit. And then there is the question of what type of apple do you use for pies, or jams, or salads. I found this list of types and what they are best for. I think it's a great list. Take a look below at some yummy apple recipes from blogs and sites. Enjoy!



Salads

Apple Spinach Salad

Tuna, Apple, Raisin Salad

Classic Waldorf Salad

Mixed Greens with Apples, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts (This one is calling my name)!!

Apple Carrot Slaw

Desserts

Baked Apple Wedges

Apple Struesel Bars

Apple Bread

Caramel Apple Crisp

Award Winning Cornbread

This Cornbread recipe is the easiest you'll find and in my opinion it is the most delicious! Try it once and let me know what you think. I can almost guarentee you'll come back to this one!

Award Winning Cornbread

2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
2 eggs
1 can of Cream Corn

Pour into an 8 x 8 pan. (you can use a larger pan, however it will not be as moist. I only make it in this size.) Pre-heat the oven to 350. Cook for 20-30 min until the center is done and the top is starting to brown.

You can add cheese, green chilis, green onions, spices to this and not screw it up! My kiddos eat this up with honey!

Chilli Chicken Verde

Chilli Chicken Verde

I made this last year for a Chilli contest at my husbands work....it didn't win....but the ladies have been asking for recipe almost daily since....so I guess it wasn't too bad. ha ha ha.
This soup is delicious and one of my fall favorites. It is my MIL's recipe and makes a ton. It freezes really well too. Enjoy!

2 lbs cooked chicken breast or one whole chicken cooked (don't not add skin or bones)
-shred or cube and set aside

2 green peppers, chopped
2 bunches green onion, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic (or to taste)
4 tsp cumin
4 tsp oregano

-Saute all until soft

1 (11oz) can tomitillos or 1/4 lb fresh tomitillos chopped small
(If using fresh, saute with peppers,onion, and garlic)

2 cans white beans
3 cans large white beans
1 large can white hominy (opt)
1 (27oz) large can green chilis
-Add to soup. DO NOT DRAIN ANY CANS.

4 chicken bouillon cubes

-Add chicken. Add water to make the consistancy you like. I usually add 3-4 cups. Bring to a simmer for about 10 min and then turn off.

-Add
1 bunch of cilantro at the very end. (opt)

Review and Giveaway

My friend, Nicole, just did a review and is doing a giveaway for Once-a-Month-Meals Family Favorites Cookbook. See her at Mom Saves Money to read her review and enter to win!